RealNetworks acquires GameHouse (http://www.realnetworks.com/company/press/releases/2004/gamehouse.html).

"When we launched RealArcade two and a half years ago, we pioneered a new approach to PC games -- downloadable, high quality games that were fun, easy to buy and use, and appealed to a broader market than traditional CD ROM or console games," said Rob Glaser, CEO, RealNetworks, Inc.


Wow. Who knew?

-David

Yeah, we always were dreaming to aquire that elegant and innovative Slot Machines at GameHouse as well. I'm sorry we late.

"When our chiefs couldn't imagine at all what to do with money they grabbed on internet rush.... " :D

Next perl probably should be something like they invented PC two months ago...

:D :D :D

heres more on the story: http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,114456,00.asp



Somthing that will be of interest is the qoute:

"The market for online PC games is booming. Revenue in the U.S. will total about $648 million in 2004, including money from subscriptions, advertising, and sponsorships, according to research company IDC. About $120 million of that will be generated by games downloaded for purchase."

There is a lot of cash floating out there. So your task if you choose to accept it, is to figure out how to get your grubby hands on it ;)

You know it buddy!

;-)

It's certainly interesting, although I expected something like this would happen this year. Anyone have inside info on what this means for Puzzle Lab (developers of the Inlay series)? I doubt they'll see any profit from the sale; it just puts them in a politically confusing situation.

Thats a pretty brash comment to make on pioneering of shareware!

Brash = outright lie ;)
Not that I'm surprised.